- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, FL
Brooker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000921
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooker Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooker Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Brandon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Brooker Elementary School shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120087000921 · Brandon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 13.2:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Brooker Elementary School shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Brooker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 686
Brooker Elementary School
686 students
What this shows Brooker Elementary School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooker Elementary School compares
Brooker Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Brooker Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooker Elementary School
How many students attend Brooker Elementary School?
Brooker Elementary School has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooker Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooker Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Brooker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooker Elementary School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Brandon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooker Elementary School?
Brooker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooker Elementary School rank among schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooker Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Brandon, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Brooker Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.